84% of UK independent artists can’t afford to tour in 2025

New statistics from a global survey by Ditto Music have reportedly shown that 84% of independent artists in the UK cannot afford to tour in 2025. The survey was conducted among 1,500 independent artists who backed previous findings that 88% of musicians have noticed an increase in touring and gigging costs in recent years, while… Continue reading 84% of UK independent artists can’t afford to tour in 2025

Charli xcx to team up with A24 for new movie scored by A.G Cook

Popstar Charli XCX is branching out into the movie business after it was announced that she will be producing and starring in a new film from A24. Charli’s new production company Studio365 will produce the film, while Brit producer and long-time collaborator A.G. Cook is on board to create the soundtrack. Details of the plot… Continue reading Charli xcx to team up with A24 for new movie scored by A.G Cook

Shygirl teams up with PinkPantheress and Isabella Lovestory on new track ‘True Religion’

Shygirl has teamed up with PinkPantheress and Isabella Lovestory for her latest single “True Religion” which features on her upcoming EP, ‘Club Shy Room 2’. The upcoming EP is the spiritual successor to Shy’s ‘Club Shy’ released last year. The London-based artist will collaborate with Mura Masa and Oscar Scheller with “guest appearances” from Blue… Continue reading Shygirl teams up with PinkPantheress and Isabella Lovestory on new track ‘True Religion’

3LAU claims he was paid nothing to DJ at US President Donald Trump’s Inauguration ball

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​Southbank Centre unveils new “experimental” soundsystem, Concrete Voids

Southbank Centre in London has launched an “experimental” soundsystem that was designed and developed by the centre’s own sound technician. The new installation named Concrete Voids is tailor-made and uses loudspeakers installed throughout the Southbank Centre’s auditorium, delivering a unique design that transforms the room into a three-dimensional instrument. Over 80 speakers, positioned inside the… Continue reading ​Southbank Centre unveils new “experimental” soundsystem, Concrete Voids

​Boomtown Festival looks to increase capacity by 11,000 following license review

Boomtown, a UK festival, has been allowed to keep its license after a review that took place earlier this week. The festival organizers have now submitted a proposal to increase its capacity by 11,000 attendees. The Hampshire Constabulary initiated the review due to the sad passing of a young attendee at the 2024 event. The… Continue reading ​Boomtown Festival looks to increase capacity by 11,000 following license review

Ibiza’s Pacha shares first details on 2025 grand opening weekend

Pacha, a legendary nightclub in Ibiza, has announced plans for its opening weekend in 2025. The iconic venue will play host to three straight events to kick off the season, featuring a mix of familiar and fresh talent to welcome back dancers to the White Isle this spring. The opening weekend will commence on Friday,… Continue reading Ibiza’s Pacha shares first details on 2025 grand opening weekend

​Björk slams Spotify: “It’s the worst thing that has happened to musicians”

In a recent interview with Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter, Björk expressed her disdain for music streaming platform Spotify, stating that it has been “probably the worst thing that has happened to musicians”. The singer criticized the streaming culture and how it has revolutionized an entire society and generation of artists, claiming that younger musicians are… Continue reading ​Björk slams Spotify: “It’s the worst thing that has happened to musicians”

Electronic music added £2.4 billion to UK economy in 2024, report finds

The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) recently published a report which demonstrates how electronic music contributed £2.4 billion to the UK economy in 2024. This is a slight decrease compared to the year before when it was estimated at £2.5 billion. However, recorded music and publishing of the genre contributed up to £133.9 million in… Continue reading Electronic music added £2.4 billion to UK economy in 2024, report finds